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ACTINIDIA deliciosa 'Tomuri'
Commonly known as Chinese gooseberry, Kiwi fruit, Yangtoa
Male
Further Reading....
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DeciduousBroadly ovate, heart-shaped, mid-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long
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White -
Height10m (33ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingmale twining climber with stout shoots covered in red-brown hairs
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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruitPlant with 'Hayward' to produce fruit. Produces clusters of 2 or 3 creamy white, later yellow, flowers 4cm (1½in) across.
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Zero Rated ItemNo VAT on this plant
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sunShelter from cold drying winds
ACTINIDIA deliciosa 'Tomuri'
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originChinaResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Denticulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 8Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
RHS group 12 & 13 -
Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Actinidia - Care Guide
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50
Garden Goodies
Natural Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
Ideal in the garden or the home.
Only £5.00
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